Event Summary

As a large and intense low pressure system moved from Kentucky east-northeast just north of New York City and across Eastern Massachusetts, it caused high winds. Winds gusted over 60 MPH at many locations. They knocked down trees and power lines on houses and streets. In Laurelton of Queens, a 75 foot tall maple tree fell on a small school bus carrying 10 children. Four young girls died and the other six children were injured as the tree crushed the bus. In White Plains (Westchester County), a person was killed when a tree fell on their car. In New York (Manhattan), one person was injured from flying debris while walking and another person was injured when he or she was hit by a coffee stand that blew down the street. In Dix Hills (Suffolk County), one person was seriously injured when a tree fell on a construction van. Here are selected highest wind gusts for: Queens: 60 MPH at both Kennedy Airport and Jamaica Estates. Kings: 62 MPH at Brooklyn. Long Island: 70 MPH at both Fire Island and Mt. Sinai.